Facilities & Growth
About the Fourth School
In the Fall of 2023, the Board approved the Design-Build Process for the Fourth School Site in Plumas Lake Elementary School District (PLESD).
When Completed the Fourth School will:
- Be centrally located within our District.
- Create new classroom capacity to support growth for an addition 800+ new students.
- Include enrichment classrooms for science, technology, art, music and band.
- Provide athletic facilities, including a gymnasium, track, sports fields and other athletic spaces.
- Support the students and community of Plumas Lake!
Phase One: On January 23, 2025, the PLESD School Board decided to begin phase one of this project. This decision happened after the local bonds needed for the complete school to be built did not pass in November of 2024. Phase One will build 16 classrooms, the Multi-Purpose Room, and hopefully the office.
Funding for Phase One: PLESD will use the same amount of money from Developer Fees (approximately $20 million) and State School Facility Funds (approximately $20 million) that were planned for the complete project. Also, PLESD will take out a loan on future builder fees for $10 million.
Funding for Futue Phases: To be determined.
Design-Build Process
The Design-Build Process for The Fourth School fosters collaboration, encourages community input, and ensures a keen awareness of funding and budget considerations.
- Collaboration: The Design-Build Process promotes synergy among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for innovative solutions.
- Design-Build Team: CORE & CA+SA Studio
- Community Input: By actively seeking and incorporating community perspectives, the process ensures that The Fourth School design aligns with the values and needs of the local community. Below are some of the following ways to contribute input.
- Community Meetings
- Superintendent's Committee Meetings
- Surveys & Feedback
- Board Meetings
- Funding & Budget Considerations: Through the implementation of the Design-Build delivery method, the District's meticulous attention to the project's financial impact ensures the responsible allocation of resources, thereby securing a sustainable and well-funded outcome.
